The Ultimate Guide to Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

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Programming Note: Telecast begins at 8 PM EST, streaming live on Amazon Prime PPV, preceded by an exciting, free-for-all, three-fight card, headlined by Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Carlos Castro, starting at 6 PM EST on Amazon Prime Video. Off-TV fights start at 4:15 PM EST.

On September 14, the sports world turns its attention to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where the legendary Canelo Alvarez defends his WBC, WBA, and WBO Super Middleweight titles against the hard-hitting Edgar Berlanga. This bout, between two fierce fighters representing Mexico and Puerto Rico respectively, is not just a high-stakes contest—it reignites the storied Mexico vs. Puerto Rico boxing rivalry, a tradition of thrilling battles.

Presented by Premier Boxing Champions in association with Canelo Promotions, TGB Promotions, and Matchroom Boxing, this star-studded, four-fight card is stacked with nonstop action. Canelo-Berlanga headlines a night of elite talent, streaming live on Amazon Prime PPV.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this must-watch event with The Ultimate Guide to Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga.

Main Event: Canelo Àlvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) vs Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs), 12 rounds, super middleweight

What’s At Stake: Canelo’s WBC, WBA, and WBO Super Middleweight Championships.

Pre-fight Buildup: Bad Blood

The animosity between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga has been brewing for months. Berlanga, a rising Puerto Rican knockout artist, has been vocal about his ambitions to dethrone the Mexican superstar. He’s predicted a 6th-round knockout and has claimed that Canelo is underestimating him. Berlanga has faced doubt his whole life—whether it was being passed over when turning pro or critics questioning his abilities in the lead-up to this fight. Now, he sees Canelo as the last obstacle standing between him and boxing immortality.

“Nobody wanted to sign me when I went pro, and I’m in the same position now with people doubting me,” Berlanga said. “I’ve dreamed of this fight for years. Canelo is in the way of my dreams now, and I’m ready to knock him out.”

Canelo, as always, exudes confidence. The 34-year-old, who has seen it all in the ring, laughed off Berlanga’s threats. While evasive about a potential fight with David Benavidez, Canelo has maintained focus on Berlanga and predicts an 8th-round stoppage.

“He’s strong and hungry, but I’m going to show him something different on Saturday night,” Canelo said. “If he’s dreaming of knocking me out, that’s good for him. But it’s easy to talk; much harder to do it.”

Path to Victory: Canelo Alvarez

For Canelo, his vast experience and high ring IQ are his greatest assets. He must break Berlanga down slowly, attacking the body early to sap the Puerto Rican’s strength. Canelo has become a master at setting traps and walking opponents into devastating shots. He’ll need to stay defensively sound, slip Berlanga’s power shots, and punish him with counters.

Canelo’s methodical pace allows him to control the tempo. If he’s able to get inside Berlanga’s reach, Canelo’s powerful combinations to the head and body will eventually overwhelm Berlanga.

Path to Victory: Edgar Berlanga

Berlanga’s path to victory lies in his explosiveness. He’s known for his early knockouts, and while Canelo represents a massive step up in competition, Berlanga’s power is legitimate. Berlanga must press the action, trying to unsettle Canelo with his relentless forward pressure and power shots.

However, he’ll need to remain patient and not allow Canelo’s experience to force mistakes. Berlanga can’t let Canelo dictate the pace, and he’ll need to time Canelo’s counters carefully if he hopes to land the big knockout punch.

Fight Analysis: Canelo is a master of the sweet science. His defensive skills, head movement, and counter-punching ability have made him nearly untouchable at this weight. Berlanga, while powerful, is still raw in many aspects, and Canelo’s experience may prove too much for him.

Berlanga’s best hope is to make this an early firefight. However, if the fight goes into the later rounds, expect Canelo’s craft and conditioning to take over.

Gambling Odds

• Canelo Alvarez: -1800 ML, -280 KO/TKO, +310 Decision
• Edgar Berlanga: +1020 ML, +2200 KO/TKO, +1800 Decision
• Total Rounds: Over 8.5 at -108, Under 8.5 at -118
• Fight to Go the Distance: +230 Yes, -320 No
• Total Knockdowns: Over 0.5 at -370, Under 0.5 at +240; Over 1.5 at +105, Under 1.5 at -165

Final Thoughts: Canelo’s experience and boxing IQ will allow him to break Berlanga down and stop him in the middle rounds.

Prediction: Canelo Alvarez by KO/TKO

Co-Main Event: Erislandy Lara (30-3-3, 18 KOs) vs Danny Garcia (37-3, 21 KOs), 12 rounds, middleweight

What’s At Stake: Lara’s WBA Middleweight Championship.

Pre-fight Buildup: Respect with Fireworks

Though the lead-up to this fight has been respectful, both men know what’s at stake. For Garcia, this is a chance to become a three-division world champion. He’s been eager for this opportunity and sees Lara as a necessary obstacle in his pursuit of legacy.

Lara, the oldest middleweight champion in history, believes Garcia’s aggressive style plays into his hands. “He can talk all he wants, but I’m still the champion,” Lara said. “We’ll see what happens on fight night.”

Path to Victory: Erislandy Lara

Once known for his slick counterpunching and defensive mastery, Lara will look to implement his more aggressive approach and discipline Garcia with the straight left hand. His ability to neutralize Garcia’s offense with some movement and precise counters will be critical.

Path to Victory: Danny Garcia

Garcia must close the distance and make the fight uncomfortable for Lara. By applying pressure and mixing his punches to the body and head, he can disrupt Lara’s rhythm and potentially break him down in the later rounds. Timing and aggression are essential, as Garcia must find a way to negate Lara.

Fight Analysis: Garcia’s tendency to load up on punches may allow Lara to pick him off with sharp counters. Garcia’s power and pressure will give him moments, but Lara’s power, precision and ring IQ should allow him to secure the stoppage against García.

Gambling Odds:

• Lara: -270 ML, +210 KO/TKO, +130 Decision
• Garcia: +210 ML, +850 KO/TKO, +340 Decision
• Total Rounds: Over 10.5 at -235, Under 10.5 at +180
• Fight to Go the Distance: -192 Yes, +150 No
• Total Knockdowns: Over 0.5 at +100, Under 0.5 at -160; Over 1.5 at +220, Under 1.5 at -340.

Final Thoughts: Garcia’s pressure will leave him open to sharp counters, and Lara’s accuracy may lead to a late stoppage.

Prediction: Erislandy Lara by KO/TKO.

Caleb Plant (22-2, 13 KOs) vs Trevor McCumby (28-0, 21 KOs), 12 rounds, super middleweight

What’s At Stake: The vacant WBA Interim Super Middleweight Championship.

Pre-fight Buildup: Disrespect

This fight has personal stakes. McCumby has accused Plant of lacking heart. Plant, the former IBF champion, is eager to reclaim a title, while McCumby seeks to prove he belongs at the elite level. Both men believe they’re superior, and that dynamic promises fireworks.

Path to Victory: Caleb Plant

Plant’s slick defense and sharp combinations are key. If he can frustrate McCumby by avoiding his power shots and using angles, he’ll be in control.

Path to Victory: Trevor McCumby

McCumby’s power is his biggest asset. He’ll need to pressure Plant, cut off the ring, and land big shots to the body to slow Plant down.

Gambling Odds:

• Plant: -1600 ML, -195 KO/TKO, +220 Decision.
• McCumby: +680 ML, +1600 KO/TKO, +1900 Decision.
• Total Rounds: Over 9.5 at -102, Under 9.5 at -126.
• Fight To Go The Distance: +174 Yes, -225 No.
• Total Knockdowns: Over 1.5 at +145, Under 1.5 at -220.

Final Thoughts: Plant’s superior boxing skills and experience will allow him to outclass McCumby, leading to a mid-to-late stoppage.

Prediction: Caleb Plant by KO/TKO.

Rolando Romero (15-2, 13 KOs) vs Manuel Jaimes (16-1-1, 11 KOs), 10 rounds, junior welterweight

What’s At Stake: No title at stake.

Pre-Fight Buildup: War

Romero, coming off a knockout loss to Isaac Cruz, is looking to rebound in a big way. Jaimes, a rising contender, sees this as his opportunity to upset the former champion. Both men have promised a fan-friendly, action-packed fight.

Path to Victory: Rolando Romero

Romero will need to impose his power early and often, using his aggression to overwhelm Jaimes. His ability to cut off the ring and land big shots will be key to his success.

Path to Victory: Manuel Jaimes

Jaimes must weather Romero’s early storm and use his footwork to frustrate him. If he can take Romero into the later rounds, his chances of winning increase significantly.

Fight Analysis: This fight is likely to be an all-out brawl. Romero’s power should give him the edge, but Jaimes has the ability to make this competitive, especially if he can drag it into the later rounds.

Gambling Odds:

• Romero: -650 ML, -350 KO/TKO, +540 Decision.
• Jaimes: +480 ML, +1400 KO/TKO, +900 Decision.
• Total Rounds: Over 8.5 at -120, Under 8.5 at -110.
• Fight To Go The Distance: +600 Yes, -1200 No.

Final Thoughts: Romero’s power and big fight experience should prove too much for Jaimes, resulting in a stoppage.

Prediction: Romero via KO/TKO

With a stacked card, headlined by the great Canelo Alvarez, tonight’s PBC on Prime PPV card is set to deliver a parade of action packed matchups. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of boxing.

Don’t miss a second of the action—catch it live on Amazon Prime PPV, DAZN PPV, PPV.com, or follow along with BrunchBoxing.com’s live round-by-round coverage!

Full Card:
Main Event: 🇲🇽Canelo Àlvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) vs 🇵🇷Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight Championship

Co-Main Event: 🇨🇺Erislandy Lara (30-3-3, 18 KOs) vs 🇵🇷Danny Garcia (37-3, 21 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBA Middleweight Championship

2nd Fight: 🇺🇸Caleb Plant (22-2, 13 KOs) vs 🇺🇸Trevor McCumby (28-0, 21 KOs), 12 rounds for the vacant WBA Interim Super Middleweight Championship

Opener: 🇨🇺Rolando Romero (15-2, 13 KOs) vs 🇲🇽Manuel Jaimes (16-1-1, 11 KOs), 10 rounds, junior welterweight

Free on Amazon Prime Video Portion:
Main Event: 🇺🇸Stephen Fulton Jr. (21-1, 8 KOs) vs 🇲🇽Carlos Castro (30-2, 14 KOs), 10 rounds, featherweight

2nd Fight: 🇨🇴Roiman Villa (26-2, 24 KOs) vs 🇲🇽Ricardo Salas (19-2-2, 14 KOs) 10 rounds, welterweight

Opener: 🇵🇷Jonathan Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) vs 🇲🇽Richard Medina (15-2, 8 KOs) 8 rounds, super featherweight

Off-TV Preliminary Fights:
Prelim: 🇨🇺Yoenli Hernandez (4-0, 4 KOs) vs 🇲🇽Jose Sanchez Charles (21-5-1, 12 KOs), 8 rounds, middleweight

Prelim: 🇺🇸Lawrence King (16-1, 13 KOs) vs 🇺🇸Vaughn Williams (12-1, 8 KOs), 8 rounds, light heavyweight

Prelim: 🇰🇿Bek Nurmaganbet (11-0, 9 KOs) vs 🇺🇸Joshua Conley (17-6-1, 11 KOs), 6 rounds, super middleweight

Brunch Boxing Pre-fight Coverage:

Stephen Fulton Article
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/not-so-cool-boy%3A-the-return-of-stephen-fulton

Danny García Article
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/the-danny-garcía-show-goes-to-vegas-in-hopes-of-a-storybook-ending

Erislandy Lara Article
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/erislandy-lara%3A-the-old-master

Caleb Plant Article
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/caleb-plant-looks-to-remind-mccumby-that-ain’t-shit-“sweet”-about-him

Edgar Berlanga Article
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/edgar-berlanga-believes-in-himself%2C-so-who-are-we-to-doubt-him%3F

Full Fulton vs. Castro Preview
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/brunch-boxing-fight-preview%3A-stephen-fulton-jr.-vs.-carlos-castro

Fight Week Media Guide:
🔗 https://www.brunchboxing.com/items-1/canelo-vs-berlanga-fight-week-media-guide

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